Samsung UE590 UHD-QHD Monitor U24E590D 23.6-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor

***Please note that this is the UPGRADED U28-E-590D model, over the identical U28-D-590D model. The main differences is, the HDMI 1 input(the first one, nearest to the DisplayPort input) has been upgraded to HDMI version 2.0(from version 1.4). Also, this new version includes AMD's FREESYNC technology for PC gaming. The older model only includes a GAME mode picture setting, which this newer version also includes.***I was lucky to purchase this during the Prime Day promotion, which discounted this monitor to $300, so at that price, this is my 5-star rating review. Even at $400, I still think it deserves 5 stars. One of the key things you should notice is, this monitor has a TN panel, not an IPS(or PLS) panel. For the most part, the general consensus agrees that TN panels are better for gaming because of decreased input lag, and better color accuracy, while IPS panels offer better black levels and contrast, and viewing angle. To my average, unprofessional, and untrained eyes, I can sense some of those things.I used to have an LG 34 IPS monitor,  LG Electronics UM65 34UM65 34-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor , which I bought for $600 almost two years ago. Now, there is a newer version,  LG 34UM68-P 34-Inch 21:9 UltraWide IPS Monitor with FreeSync , for about $450(you can find a deal sometimes for under $400). At that time, the LG by far had the best image quality I have ever seen in any monitor or television. The images seem to literally pop out of the panel, and the black levels and contrast were superb. Overall, I would say that the LG has a little better image quality. But what I love about this Samsung monitor, is its scorching brightness - if you set the brightness to the maximum 100, you might just go blind - it has a brightness level of 370cd/m2. It also has Freesync, which is awesome for gaming if you have a Freesync AMD graphics card. And then finally, it has 4K resolution. You might not think you can tell the difference when you set a resolution this high for a monitor that only has a screen size of 28 inches, and to be honest when I was using the older version of this monitor on a Windows 8 computer, I was not impressed either, as Windows 8 didn't do a good job of scaling like Windows 10 does, so everything looked tiny and really hard to read. But with Windows 10's scaling options in the display settings, you can easily bump up the size of app icons, text, etc., making great use of the 4K resolution. Once you see how crisp and fine text and high resolution elements look in comparison between 4K and 1080p, you will never want to go back.So if you can find this monitor at a great deal as I did, or even at up to $400, I think it is a great investment for the future. With the DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 2.0 ports running at 60Hz, you are future-proofed for when you upgrade your computer for the future. This technology should last you at least 5 years into the future. Now, all we have to do is wait another 2-3 years until those 31/32-inch 4K monitors from Samsung and LG drop down into the $500-600 price range....**UPDATE: July 29, 2016 - As I just finished this review, Amazon has them in stock again for $400.****UPDATE: July 29, 2016 - If you want a good IPS alternative, there is this 27" 4K monitor from LG:  LG 27UD68-P 27-Inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor with FreeSync , and the white version:  LG Electronics 4K UHD 27UD68-W 27" Screen LED-Lit Monitor ****UPDATE: August 13th, 2016 - As I have had more time with this monitor, I must say the viewing angles are not as good as the LG 31" 4K IPS monitor. If you are not in a magic spot of only a foot, the color shifts are glaring, especially the vertical angles, which add a red hue to the screen. To be honest, with the lowering of prices of 4K monitors, I am now more inclined to advise you that this is only a 5-star product up to $400.**

Carefully researched and ordered for enjoying UHD programming and 4K home videos.I can't really understand the big deal people are making about the stand on this item. If installed properly it is as solid (or better) than any I've had before. I never move my monitor anyway because it is carefully set at my eye-level and the proper distance.I like the easy operation of the joy-stick control on the back... much simpler and easier than the push buttons that always have me grumbling.Very bright, very clear, but not a wide viewing angle at all, which again does not matter to me unless I'm trying to show something to someone else, which seldom happens.I spend at least 10 hours each and every day on this computer and I decided I deserve a good, large screen with good color and brightness. I'm just getting into 4K movies and ultra high quality photography (don't expect me to impress you with knowledge I have yet to obtain) and of course need the best resolution I can afford. This is the one. Half the price it used to be, certainly better quality than my own vision.My setup:Desktop: ASUS M32HD with GTX750Ti graphics, displayport connection to this monitor.Camera: Panasonic Lumix G7HKIt's a happy Christmas for me!UPDATE 12/26/15: I too had the same problem many other buyers had, that letting the computer sleep caused problems. My problem manifested itself by losing the taskbar. I read the complaints here and ABOUT OTHER BRANDS OF MONITORS having the same problem. It seemed to me that the difficulty was with the displayport cable that was included. I ordered a better cable and hooked in my HDMI cable while I wait for it to arrive. Using HDMI 2.0 straight out of the graphics card works just fine for everything I tried and worked fine with my 4K G7 camera... positively stunning. I will let you know what happens with the new displayport cable.INFO 12/30/15: New displayport cable did not fix any issues. I'm not convinced enough to order a really expensive one as suggested. Could be the graphics card causing the problem, but since things work well otherwise, I will just not use the sleep option at all... it has been a habit just because I can quickly press a keyboard button and head off to bed at night. I'll just turn things off instead. The HDMI 2.0 setup worked ok but caused jitter at times on the simple windows frames. No other input at this time... happy new year.Summarized Revisit: Now halfway through 2018 I know that almost all of the battles I had with this monitor and dozens of other things have ALL been caused by flaws in Windows 10 and attempted updates for those. The big updates left me with the biggest problems, some lasting for months until another update suddenly made them go away. Nothing was wrong with the monitor, graphics card upgrade or any cables.

I have always used a 22inch 1920x1080P DELL monitor. I recently got a 4K NVR security camera systems and I wanted to see how good 4K camera clarity is. This Samsung model was always $300.00, so when prime day had it for 250.00, i quickly purchased it. The other reason why I purchased this model was that it had PiP capability, which is a must for me.As far as picture quality, it seems decent. I can't compare it to anything else. My Windows desktop is clear, easy to read. My 4K security cameras are extremely clear and I can see good detail on objects. Really don't have any complaints.My laptop is on HDMI1 (30hz), and my security NVR is on HDMI2 (30hz). I can easily use the menu to flip settings. The single button in the back of the monitor is in the perfect location and easy to manipulate.Now, my favorite feature is PiP. My main screen is the Microsoft Windows desktop. The PiP window is for my security NVR. PiP works perfect. It is a live window and you can control anything within the PiP window as if it were a regular screen. I can use the NVR's mouse to click anywhere in the PiP window and any click takes effect. I can simultaneously use my window desktop while looking at my security cameras in the PiP window. (size /location are adjustable). The only problem is that the PIP window overlaps the corner of your Windows desktop. This means that you can not see any Windows icon i.e. (volume control, clock..etc) in that corner section of the screen. If necessary, just move the PiP window to a different location.Like the slim design and the color/brightness/power management adjustment settings.Anyhow, all has been fine with using this monitor - no complaints

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First of all I'd like to say that the picture quality is just beautiful. It is completely crisp, detailed and natural plus the colors are realistic and accurate. With the 1 billion colors the display has a 10-bit bpc meaning everything (especially movies and videos) are more detailed and clear, more natural looking, less noise, and better blacks. Everything is crystal clear and sharp. You can say the quality can be compared to an IPS, OLED or Retina display. Plus the 4K is a treat, once you experience 4K you can never go back. Overall, the picture quality is satisfying for your eyes and is what you would expect on more expensive monitors.Gaming is perfectly smooth. Of course, this monitor will do it's best on AMD cards because of FreeSync. With the 1ms response time and FreeSync enabled, gaming is so satisfying that it feels like you're playing it in double the fps. No tearing, no blurring of image, no delays, no frame drops, just perfectly smooth gaming.But, best of all, this monitor does not strain your eyes because of it being flicker free. Not only that, but it's built eye saver mode (which can me manually turned on in display settings) can be useful at night. Combine it with night light in your OS and it becomes even better. This monitor is the perfect choice for people who want good quality but also want to save their eyes. If you have glasses or contact lenses I highly recommend getting this monitor.It's build quality is premium and strong. Although it's not fully made of metal, it's material is still premium feeling and the monitor looks modern and appealing.The main disadvantages of this monitor is that it's stand is not adjustable. It also doesn't have HDCP 2.2, so you cannot watch 4K content if you connect a console like Xbox.This monitor is highly recommended if you are on a budget, it's worth every dollar it costs.Tips:If you want 4K@60 fps, use DisplayPort or the HDMI2 port, not the HDMI1 port.For the best experience, go to settings as set the display response time to fastest.Make sure to use it in RGB 4:4:4:4 and 10 bpc mode in 4K@60 fps for best quality and smoothness.To get the best out of 4K, use Rec.2020 color profile instead of sRGB, although any color profile will look great.

Excelente producto y de gran caliddad por el precio que se paga, cumple con las expectativas de lo que ofrece

I bought this as an Amazon returned item so it was a little bit cheaper than retail price, if you can live with a few inconspicuous scratches and a banged up box.The monitor picture quality is superbly crisp. Very bright (I have to turn down the brightness to about 50% to use it). Color can be easily calibrated through the extensive built in menu. The buttons take a bit of getting used to, but generally you calibrate your monitor once every several months, then set it and forget it, so that is not a real issue.Plenty of screen real estate for engineering design and photo editing. The sharpness of the image makes it a joy to use.I don't use it for video games so can't comment on latency, but for CAD and general web/productivity use it is a fantastic monitor.I have a 27" Dell P2719Q, and I can tell you that the colors and brightness on this Samsung are better. The Dell's stand, looks and ergonomics are better though.Cons: The stand is quite basic and not fully adjustable, so you may need to buy a separate VESA stand if adjustability is important to you.Overall, highly recommended.

Spectacular display, and for under $400? It’s hard to pass up on that. However there’s been some downsides that are difficult to get my head past. Out of the box the colour calibration is entirely off, as well, there’s noticeable light bleed with standard picture settings (that alone nearly made me return the product). Overall if you have the money, patience, and don’t mind a minor screen fault or two, it’s worth your money. However if you’re looking at competing monitors for similar price points, definitely consider that this display has its problems.